Can crafts be used as an educational tool with kids? Of course they can, and these Monster Blocks are a great example of this. It’s a Halloween project and memory game all in one. We found these blocks on the blog, No Time for Flash Cards. This project was created using wood blocks, Mod Podge sparkle, and Mod Podge wash out for kids. Create these monster blocks this weekend. To see a full list of the materials used, and to learn how to make this project click here.

Check out these fantastic Halloween projects. Aren't they just amazing? This is the perfect Halloween craft for kids to make, especially in the classroom. Kindra Boroff designed these Halloween friends. She combined clay pots and Apple Barrel paints, which are great craft materials for kids. In addition to using Apple Barrel and clay pots, this project incorporates stiffy. Stiffy is a great product to use on Halloween projects, especially ghosts and ghouls. Find all the supplies needed for this project below, and click here for the complete instructions.

PLAID Supplies

·       Stiffy ® Fabric Stiffener, 8 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Kiwi, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Bright Red, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - White, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Black, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Antique White, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Pewter Grey, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Khaki, 2 oz.

Other Supplies

1 1/2" Spouncer #1 Script Liner #12 Flat 4”Styrofoam balls
4” Clay rose pots
Hot glue
Adhesive back felt
Black construction paper
Orange rickrack
Purple sequin ribbon
Green sequin ribbon
twine
buttons
4”Styrofoam balls
4” Cheesecloth
2” Styrofoam ball
1” Styrofoam ball
Black foam
Scrap of red ribbon
Foam sheet or balsa wood.

Welcome back from the weekend. Hope you had a wonderful time and were able to get some Halloween projects completed. We have a great kids project to share with you that is perfect to create at home or at school. Sherrie Ragsdale designed this batty project, and it is very simple and fun to create. This project uses clay pots, which are a great surface to craft on. Use this batty pot to store some Halloween goodies. Supplies for this project are below, and to see the instructions click here.

PLAID Supplies

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Petunia Purple, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - White, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Black, 2 oz.

Other Supplies
6” Clay Pot
Black Permanent Marker
1 ¾” Spouncer
1 ¼” Spouncer
Purple Foam Sheet
Craft Glue
Paint Brushes
Scissors
Pencil

Yay the weekend is here, and it is time to craft! We’ve got the perfect project that your kids would love to help create, painted Halloween jar candles. We discovered this project on the blog, Jedi Craft Girl. It immediately caught our attention, because not only is it great for kids it is so cool. This project is very simple to make and requires only a few jars, Apple Barrel and FolkArt paints. To see how you and your kids can make these jars click here.

Quick and easy is the name of the game when it comes to crafting Halloween decorations. Leanne Melton created these decorative blocks that are perfect for Halloween. You can create this project in under an hour. All you will need are a few supplies including some matte Mod Podge. Get as creative as you would like when it comes to the scrapbook paper. Find the spookiest kind you can and start crafting. Click here to find the instructions to this Halloween project.

PLAID Supplies

·        FolkArt ® Artists Pigments™ - Pure Black, 2 oz.

·        Mod Podge ® Matte, 8 oz.

Other Supplies
4" Square wood blocks Halloween scrapbook paper

Hooray! The week is half way over and today we would like to share with you both a musical and Halloween themed project. Have you seen the smash hit show, “Wicked?” If so you are going to love this project. People of all ages, especially kids love this musical, and we have found a project that would be perfect for Halloween. Carissa from Mom it Forward created this sign. Well actually her tween-aged daughters did the majority of it. This is a simple project that is perfect for kids and teens to make. Click here to see how it was made. All you will need are some wood letters, Mod Podge, and scrapbook paper. If you have not seen “Wicked” try to get tickets, it’s a show you won’t want to miss.

Looking for a creative way to ad some scary decorations to your home? Try creating this fun Halloween Tissue Box. This project is perfect for kids to help create. Trenice Bishop designed this Halloween project. It was created using Apple Barrel paint, Mod Podge, and Dimensional Magic. This project will take about an hour to complete and will look perfect on an end table or coffee table.  Below are all the supplies and instructions needed to complete this project.

Plaid Supplies

Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint – 20589 Harvest Orange, Apple Barrel – 20662 Black, Mod Podge, Mod Podge Dimensional Magic – Silver

Other Supplies

Box of tissues, Chenille sticks (pipe cleaners), Pom Poms, Wiggly eyes, Craft brushes Water bowl

Instructions

1.    Paint the tissue box with Harvest Orange and let dry. (It may take several coats to cover any markings on the box.)

2.    Once dry, tape off the bottom of the box just along the edge of the folds on the either side.

3.    Paint below the tape using the Black paint. Let dry and remove the tape.

4.    Use a liner brush and Black paint to decorate the box with spider webs and small spiders.

To paint the webs:

◦     Dip the end of your paintbrush in the Black paint. Make a dot on the box with the brush end.

◦     Use the liner brush to paint a line going through the dot you just made (one vertical one horizontal).

◦     Connect your lines at the ends creating four triangles.

◦     Continue by extending the lines and connecting the ends.

◦     Hang a spider from your web by making another dot with the brush end and painting small lines for spider legs.

5.    When the box is dry, seal the box with Mod Podge and let dry.

6.    For Pom-Pom Spiders:

◦     Take the chenille sticks and bend them into small “V” shapes. Cut several pieces in various sizes for scarier legs.

◦     Bend a small foot on the legs to make it easier to bond with hot glue.

◦     Glue the legs down first and then add pom-pom spider bodies to cover hot glue.

◦     Add wiggly eyes to complete spiders.

7. Trace over Spider webs with Silver Mod Podge Dimensional to make your webs pop.

Halloween crafting is perfect for kids. There are so many funny, creative, and kid friendly spooky projects to create. Trenice Bishop designed this googly eye frame. It is so simple, a perfect project for beginners that will only take up to an hour and a half to complete. After you complete this project it makes a great place to put a photo of your kids dressed up in their Halloween costumes.

Plaid Supplies

Plaid Wood Frame -12880, FolkArt Paint – 503 Yellow Citron, FolkArt Acrylic Paint – 479 Pure Black, FolkArt Acrylic Paint- 901 Wicker White

Additional Supplies

Painter's tape, Wiggly eyes, Craft brushes, Hot glue gun, Craft spray, Water bowl,     

Instructions

1.    Paint entire Memory Frame surface with Yellow Citron and let dry.

2.    When dry, use the painter's tape to create the lined pattern.

3.    Paint over tape with Pure Black and allow time to dry.

4.    Remove the tape to reveal the pattern on the frame.

5.    Spray with a clear craft spray and let dry. (Use fats drying spray to cut drying time.)

6.    Arrange the wiggly eyes on the frame to create the scary face.

7.    Use the hot glue gun to secure the wiggly eyes to the frame. 

8.    Using a liner brush, paint the woo “Boo” just to the side of the mouth of the face.

9.    Add your favorite photo

Project Tip

Use a cotton swab dipped in petroleum when you're ready to glue them down jelly to transfer the wiggly eyes to the frame.

Happy Friday! Halloween is right around the corner and that means it’s time to decorate pumpkins. Yay! For many Halloween is the most popular holiday of the entire year. Some people begin planning for this ghoulish event months in advance. If you are looking to begin getting in the Halloween spirit here is a very simple project that will take the length of your favorite TV show to make. This DIY Damask Pumpkin was created by a talented craft blogger, Monica. On her blog, Monica Wants It she shows you step by step how to make this fun pumpkin using Mod Podge. To see all the supplies she use, and the complete instruction click here.

Looking for a way to spruce up your child's room? Well, try creating these Mod Podge fabric frames. These frames are cute and easy to make. What caught my eye about these frames was the antique look they had. Using one of Plaid’s newest Mod Podge formulas, Antique Mod Podge, helped create this look on the frames. These frames are a great project for your older kids to help create. Melissa made these frames on her blog number 2 pencil. To see how to make these fabric frames click here.